Summer Camps
Explorer Safari is for children ages 6 to 7 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 12 - 16 | 9:30am - Noon | $60 |
| Session 2 | June 12 - 16 | 1pm - 3:30pm | $60 |
Ranger Adventure is for children ages 8 to 10 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 19 - 23 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
| Session 2 | July 10 - 14 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
| Session 3 | July 24 - 28 | 10am - 3pm | $70 |
Junior Outdoor Skills are for children ages 11 to 13 years old.
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 26 - June 30 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
| Session 2 | July 17 - 21 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
| Session 3 | July 31 - Aug 4 | Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - Friday 10am (all night) | $80 |
Strawtown Koteewi Summer Day Camp
Koteewi Camp is back for another year of horseback riding, fishing, aerial adventures, archery, and canoeing! Campers will spend part of the day exploring the park, the Taylor Center of Natural History, and the river – then they will participate in one of the awesome experiences facilitated by the Hamilton County Parks adventure concessionaires. New to camp this year is a trip to Morse Park and Beach!
***Although we have four different themes, each week (weather permitting) campers will participate in the vendor provided programs (horseback riding, canoeing, archery, high ropes, and swimming). Campers may sign up for one or all the weeks at Koteewi Camp for the summer of 2023.**
Strawtown Koteewi Summer Day Camp
(All sessions are for ages 9-14)
| Session | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 12 - 16 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
| Session 2 | June 19 - 23 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
| Session 3 | July 10 - 14 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
| Session 4 | July 24 - 28 | 10:00am - 3:30pm | $150 |
This year each session will be a different theme. See themes below.
Session 1: The Amazing Race – Teamwork: Five adventures in five days! Come explore the parks, and complete challenges with your group to win The Amazing Race.
Session 2: Critter Talk – Communication: This is the week for animal encounters! We’ll be meeting lots of different animals from the Taylor Center and out on the trails and investigate how they communicate.
Session 3: Finding Bigfoot - Grit: No one shows greater grit and perseverance than bigfoot hunters. We’re going to tap into our animal tracking skills to search for this definitely real creature at Strawtown Koteewi Park.
Session 4: A Murder of Crows – Problem Solving: Get ready for a good ole’ fashion “who done it” week at Koteewi Camp. We’ll explore the park, complete challenges, and collect clues to solve the next great mystery.
Summer Camps with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
Looking for a fun and energetic camp for you children to attend this summer? Hamilton County Parks & Recreation is offering another summer camp series this year. Registration begins March 16 at 10 a.m.
- Parents can only sign their child up for 1 session of the age appropriate Cool Creek camp. You may also sign up for 1 or 4 additional session(s) at the Strawtown Koteewi Camp if your child meets the age requirement.
- Campers are only permitted to attend the camp for their designated age group.
- Children must be of the appropriate age of the desired camp by September 1.
- Parents must register online. Please call the Cool Creek Nature Center if alternate arrangements need to be made.
- Please refer to the Camp registration details listed on this site or call the Cool Creek Nature Center with questions at 317-774-2500.
- A limited number of spaces are available and registration for each camp is on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
- If you have any trouble accessing your online account, please contact the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500 PRIOR to registration day.
- Staff may not be available to troubleshoot for parents on the morning of registration. Please be sure you can access your account prior to registration day.
- Please do NOT call the Taylor Center of Natural History for Summer Camp questions. The best phone to call is the Cool Creek Nature Center at 317-774-2500.